Andreas Vesalius

I am not afraid to confess that I have made mistakes, and that I have often been deceived by the writings of others.

The human body is a machine, but a machine of such complexity that it is beyond the comprehension of man.

It is not enough to see, but to observe; not enough to observe, but to understand.

The study of anatomy is the foundation of all medicine.

I have often wondered at the temerity of those who, without any knowledge of anatomy, presume to treat diseases.

The eye sees only what the mind is prepared to comprehend.

Truth is the daughter of time, not of authority.

I have always striven to present the truth, even when it contradicts the opinions of the ancients.

The human body is a temple, and we should treat it with reverence.

To understand the living, we must study the dead.

The greatest joy of a physician is to restore health to the sick.

I have dissected more bodies than all the physicians of my time combined.

The more I study the human body, the more I am amazed by its perfection.

Ignorance is the greatest enemy of medicine.

The physician who does not know anatomy is like a blind man in a dark room.

I have dedicated my life to the advancement of medicine.

The human body is a microcosm of the universe.

We must not be afraid to challenge the established order, if it is based on error.

The pursuit of knowledge is a noble endeavor.

I have always sought to learn from my own observations, rather than relying solely on the authority of others.